A SCHOOLBOY has proved he is king of the castle - by winning a national chess title.

Benjamin Atueyi, nine, from Holcombe Brook, won the under-nine crown at a national championship in Blackpool.

Some of his biggest supporters are his teachers at Holcombe Brook Primary School.

Headteacher Graham Howarth said: "We are delighted, especially as he has been taught - and practises - his chess at the school chess club run by the deputy headteacher, David Smith. He also has great support from his parents.

"He is a very bright boy and has been the school chess champion for the last few years.

"He enjoys his chess and wants to go as far as he can, maybe becoming a grandmaster one day."